alcedo
Definition
- Noun:
- The genus name for a group of birds in the kingfisher family: "Alcedo" is the scientific name for the type genus of the family Alcedinidae, which includes many typical river kingfishers.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The common kingfisher belongs to the genus Alcedo.
- Alcedo is characterized by its brilliant plumage and fish-eating habits.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The word "Alcedo" is used almost exclusively in scientific and ornithological contexts to classify and discuss specific kingfisher species.
- The researcher published a paper on the morphological variations within Alcedo.
Variants and Related Words
- Alcedinidae (n): The biological family name for all kingfishers, with "Alcedo" as its type genus.
- The family Alcedinidae includes genera like Alcedo and Ceyx.
- Alcedine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the kingfisher family Alcedinidae.
- The alcedine birds were observed near the riverbank.
Synonyms
- Kingfisher genus: A descriptive synonym in common, non-scientific language.
- Type genus of Alcedinidae: The precise taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- This word has a single, highly specific meaning in scientific nomenclature. It is not used in general English conversation but is essential in zoology and ornithology.
Noun
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type genus of the Alcedinidae
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